GAP-A THANET COMMUNITY PROJECT
The charity provides programmes which meet needs within the community. Facilities available include UK online centre providing IT education, parenting groups, support group for those caring for people with special needs, youth groups, coffee and cafe bars, play groups, exercise group for elderly. Adult literacy and numeracy classes,working with homeless. Also many short-term activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year of £16,293, which was covered by reserves, causing unrestricted funds to decline from £112,136 to £95,843. The trustees note that future plans depend on obtaining adequate grants, which have been difficult to secure since October 2025, and activities may need to be reduced if funding does not improve.
What the accounts disclose
“It is their policy to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equates to between three and six months expenditure.” — page 5
“Due to the availability of reserves carried forward as at the end of the financial year, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern but this may result in the level of activities offered having to be reduced.” — page 10
“As at 31 July 2025 the charity was owed £4,827 from the Gap Community Cafe Ltd.”
Trustees
- Rev Stephen John Cavechair
- Alice Wake
- Bonnie Hoggart
- David Groves
- JOHN HENRY JERVIS
- Julia Shepherd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £174k | £191k |
| 31/07/2024 | £197k | £179k |
| 31/07/2023 | £168k | £158k |
| 31/07/2022 | £156k | £143k |
| 31/07/2021 | £87k | £109k |
Common questions
Is GAP-A THANET COMMUNITY PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year of £16,293, which was covered by reserves, causing unrestricted funds to decline from £112,136 to £95,843. The trustees note that future plans depend on obtaining adequate grants, which have been difficult to secure since October 2025, and activities may need to be reduced if funding does not improve. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GAP-A THANET COMMUNITY PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GAP-A THANET COMMUNITY PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST, BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £8k | Unrestricted |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Foundation Grants |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | Activities and refreshments for this charity offering a Friday club for senior citizens. |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2023 | £10k | Family & under 5's support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/06/2021 | £10k | Well-being Cafe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/07/2019 | £9k | Rainbows Under 5's & Family Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/08/2016 | £8k | 'Family Support Service' under 5's & families -focus on nutrition, dev |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/02/2015 | £10k | Education Empowerment & Support for Older people and Vulnerable Adults |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2013 | £9k | Adult Literacy Classes, Work Experience for People with Educational Needs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2005 | £5k | Parent and toddler group |